Arlene Brogdon

Arlene Sirmans Brogdon, age 90, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center Lanier Campus. She was born on May 6, 1933, in Lakeland, Georgia to the late Carlie and Mattie (Roe) Sirmans. She was raised by her father and Mrs. Thelma (Dent) Sirmans, who was a second mother to her. Mrs. Brogdon was what some would call a Proverbs 31 woman who had an unwavering love for her family. First and foremost was her love for God, family, and Trinity Holiness Church where she was a life-long member. She stood by her husband for over 69 years, never wavering from her love for him or her family. She was a praying mother and grandmother. She was affectionately known as “Granny”, “Big Mama”, and “Big Granny”. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James E Brogdon, son, James Lamar Brogdon, grandson, Robby Lamar Odom, three brothers: Edward Sirmans, Rudolph Sirmans, and Horace Sirmans, and one sister, Cathy Sirmans.
Her survivors include her children, Avy B. Hiers and husband Jimmy of Valdosta, Georgia; Donald Brogdon and wife Dianne of Lakeland, Georgia; Ronnie Brogdon and wife Patty of Lakeland, Georgia; Patricia Brogdon of Lakeland, Georgia; Rhonda Suggs and husband Bryan of Lakeland, Georgia; Kenneth Brogdon and wife Rene of Irwinton, Georgia; Cindy Royals and Fiancé Michael Paulk of Douglas, Georgia; 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren; sisters: Linda Paschal, Louise Sanders, Martha Bailey, and Barbara Warren; sister-in-law, Sally B. Harper of Nashville, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Trinity Holiness Baptist Church with burial to follow in Guthrie Cemetery. Mrs. Brogdon will be placed in the church one hour prior to services. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, December 15, 2023, at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Brogdon family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.